Question 1

lidoderm patch is an otc drug?

Accepted Answer

No: This is only availsble by prescription.

Question 2

can you overdose from 1 lidoderm patch?

Accepted Answer

No: Provided the patch is used as directed &amp; prescribed, one lidoderm 5% patch will not cause toxicity. An adult may use up to 3 patches in 24 hours; 12 hours on &amp; 12 hours off.

Question 3

how do lidoderm patches work?

Accepted Answer

Local anesthetic: These patches contain lidocaine, a local anesthetic.  It is absorbed directly into the skin causing a numbing effect.

Question 4

will lidoderm patches get you high?

Accepted Answer

No: No, but if you use them not as directed they can be dangerous, causing a toxic effect like ringing in the ears, tremors or even seizures. Use only as instructed!

Question 5

what can you tell me about lidoderm patches?

Accepted Answer

Lidodrem: Lidoderm patches have the local anesthetic lidocaine for treatment of herpes zoster pain AFTER the lesions heal. The skin becomes numb temporarily. It should be 12 hrs on and 12 hrs off and not left on the skin continuously. Any painful skin condition due to nerve problem can be helped with its application. DO NOT use on broken skin.

Question 6

can you tell me about orally ingesting a lidocaine (lidoderm) patch?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: The lido patch is developed to deliver acontinuous dose of Lidocaine over a period of time. Opening the lido pouch and putting it on the skin that way or eating it will result in a larger than expected dose entering your body than it should have.
It may b possible to get toxic, it would depend on the dose of Lidocaine in your patch.

Question 7

i have a friend that smokes lidoderm patches. what can happend to her if she keeps on doin it? is she trying to get high on them?

Accepted Answer

Swallowing can kill: I've never heard of smoking them, but I've heard of deaths from swallowing. It's certainly not a good thing to do and your guess as to why she'd do it is as good as anyone but hers. I hope she decides to find a better way to meet her needs and eventually to re-direct them. Having a good friend is a good start. Finding interesting things to do will help too. Tell her it's risky. I wish U both well!

Question 8

can the lidoderm patch cause diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: There are no reports of this complication occurring with Lidoderm patches, but one can never say never.

Question 9

is it safe to use expired lidoderm patches?

Accepted Answer

No: Expired products can have modified ingredients that are not safe.

Question 10

can lidoderm patches get you high pressure?

Accepted Answer

Thanks for asking!: Usually, Lidoderm patches would not affect blood pressure.

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